With 2 million albums sold (1 million of which were sold in Switzerland, which only has 7 million habitants), they managed to get multi-platinum awards in different parts of the world.
Influences include Led Zeppelin, AC/DC, Whitesnake, Deep Purple and Aerosmith. Singer Steve Lee is especially fond of Whitesnake and has based his singing style on their lead singer David Coverdale.
Gotthard also performed "Immigrant Song" (originally by Led Zeppelin) live and it featured exclusively on a CD by Classic Rock (a long running monthly UK rock magazine). "Hush" was also performed live and can be found on Made In Switzerland album.
Another cover of a song they have recorded is "The Mighty Quinn", originally called Quinn The Eskimo, by Bob Dylan.
Singer Steve Lee was killed in a motorcycle accident on October 5th 2010. A truck struck him while he was stopped on the side of a desert road in Nevada (USA), putting on rain gear.
Current line-up:
Nic Maeder: Vocals
Leo Leoni: Lead Guitar
Freddy Scherer: Rhythm Guitar
Marc Lynn: Bass
Hena Habegger: Drums
Stay For The Night
Gotthard Lyrics
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There's nothing you can do
'Cause right from this moment
I can't take my eyes off of you
Yeah, I really gotta know
I want to make this real
Why should I pay just for something
But don't you worry
Why don't you stay for the night
It's the same old story
I'll love you till the morning light
But tomorrow you'll find your way home
And here I go again
I'll take it on the run
Dressed up n' ready for action
It won't take too long
If you wanna play the game
You gotta feel no shame
I'm burning with passions desires
Do you feel the same?
You better hurry
Why don't you stay for the night
It's the same old story
I'll love you till the morning light
But tomorrow you'll find your way home
Way home, way home
I can't think of no other but you in my lonely nights
I'm beggin' you honey, don't leave me this way
But don't you worry
Why don't you stay for the night
It's the same old story
I'll love you till the morning light
And you know, I'll make you feel alright
Don't ask yourself what's wrong or right
It's the same old story
Don't let us waist one more night
But tomorrow you'll find your way home
Way home, way home
"Stay For The Night" by Gotthard is a classic rock love song, where the singer is passionately pleading for the person they want to spend the night with to stay with them rather than leave. The lyrics demonstrate the desperation of the singer who wants nothing more than for the person to be with them. As the song progresses, the singer tries to convince the person to take their chance and stay with the singer for the night.
The first few lines of the song set the tone for what comes next. The opening line of the song, "Oh, you better be aware," suggests that the person the singer is talking to knows that they are desirable and cannot deny the attraction between them. The singer acknowledges this from the beginning by saying, "There's nothing you can do." The lyrics demonstrate that the singer is in control of the situation as they state that they cannot take their eyes off the person. The chorus of the song, "Why don't you stay for the night?", reiterates the singer's desires to be with the person.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, you better be aware
I am warning you, pay attention to what I am about to say.
There's nothing you can do
Your options are limited.
'Cause right from this moment
Starting now, this is how it is.
I can't take my eyes off of you
You have my undivided attention.
Yeah, I really gotta know
I need to find out something.
I want to make this real
I want to turn this into something authentic.
Why should I pay just for something
I am hesitant to pay for something that I can get for free.
I know, I can steal
I am confident that I can obtain this without charge.
But don't you worry
Do not fret.
Why don't you stay for the night
I am suggesting that you spend the night.
It's the same old story
This is a recurring situation.
I'll love you till the morning light
I will show you affection until the break of dawn.
But tomorrow you'll find your way home
You will leave tomorrow and return home.
And here I go again
I am starting anew.
I'll take it on the run
I will do this quickly and efficiently.
Dressed up n' ready for action
I am wearing appropriate attire and prepared.
It won't take too long
This will be completed shortly.
If you wanna play the game
If you are interested in participating.
You gotta feel no shame
You should not feel embarrassed.
I'm burning with passions desires
I am filled with intense desire.
Do you feel the same?
Are you experiencing similar emotions?
You better hurry
You should move quickly.
I can't think of no other but you in my lonely nights
Only you come to mind during my lonely evenings.
I'm beggin' you honey, don't leave me this way
I am pleading with you to not abandon me.
And you know, I'll make you feel alright
I am confident that I can make you feel good.
Don't ask yourself what's wrong or right
Do not contemplate what is right or wrong.
Don't let us waste one more night
Let's not waste another evening.
But tomorrow you'll find your way home
However, you will return home tomorrow.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: HEINZ HABEGGER, MARKUS PROBST, MASSIMO LEONI, STEVE LEE
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